In an inspired dream tonight I saw Muhammad.
In the clean mirror of the heart I saw Muhammad.
The angels stood in rows and rows,
They donned green garments, beautiful And they exclaimed: “Muhammad!”-Thus
I saw Muhammad.
Muhammad gave a bowl to me,
Intoxicated was I then-
The Lord bestowed such grace on me:
I saw Muhammad.
I, like a drop sank in the seas,
Found healing for my suffering;
Today I was so greatly blessed-
I saw Muhammad!
Yunus Emre
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I did not see Muhammad…
but I did see the Abode of Muhammad….
and yesterday we all saw the reflection of the Abode of Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wasallam….
SubhanAllah….amazing what a difference a day makes….
….today minutes before Maghrib Adhan….water and reflections replaced by the meticulous precision in the placement of the central star shaped marble slabs.
O Messenger of God, with God I speak through veils, with you openly….
He is my hidden One, you are my evident one!
Iqbal
A beloved is hidden in your heart….
In the Muslim’s heart , there is Muhammad’s home,
All glory is from Muhammad’s name.
Iqbal
On the steed of love, God’s Prophet rose, through the blazing heavens,
The messengers of God rose to salute him, noble-browed he blessed them all.
Rumi
After Maghrib….hundreds heralding the arrival of the first Hujjaj of this Mubarak season, Masha’Allah. The majority racing to offer their Salam, swelling Masjid Nabawi, and excitedly bustling around the shops, the majority of the first influx being Turkish, followed by Malay and then Indian.
Ajeeb…look at that figure of light on the right….a transparent figure, looking even more surreal in the original uncompressed photo…this truly is mysterious. And even if it is some photographic illusion, (as life is anyway) I still find it extraordinary to say the least.
I just decided to upload the next photo taken seconds after the above one. It seems identical, but notice the Turkish man holding a pink bag…he has advanced towards the assembled group…but that transparent figure is still in the same place. VERY interesting…..any ideas?
O Messenger of the one God! I am a stranger,
Succor me, O refuge of the strangers!
O Messenger of the one God! a poor man am I,
Help me, O helper of the poor!
O Messenger of the one God! I am ill and weak,
Heal me, for you are sought for healing.
O Messenger of the one God! if you do not help me
To whom could I look to be my recourse?
Nabhani
STOP PRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alhumdulillah! Du’a has been answered. Alhumdulillah! The hours for sisters Ziarah has been extended! Beginning from tonight after Salatul Esha from 8.30 to 9.30, with the runour that as the Hajj crowds increase the hours will be extended through till Tahajjud time. More Du’a that this becomes a reality, Insha’Allah!!!
UPDATE….my vivid imagination playing tricks…so VERY interesting lol!!!…the way the light is REFLECTING ON THE MARBLE….days of reflection, reflecting…on the bigger things we are here for…so the "transparent man" can be my lesson for the day….to open more to inner reflection.
All good is from Allah Ta’ala whereas mistakes are from this humble speck. May Allah Ta’ala Bless all readers, bringing you all closer to Him and His Rasul SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. May He accept our humble efforts and grant us the capacity to be good and do good. Ameen.
Alhamdulillah wa shukrulillah for the expanded visiting hours for the sisters. My wife and I are making Hajj, insha’allah, and a visit to the Prophet, sallAllahu alaihi wasallam–leaving in two weeks. My wife is thrilled to have more of a chance to pray in the Rowdah. Insha’allah more sisters can experience this!
Comment by Baba — November 13, 2007 @ 12:13 am
Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah…..this is wonderful news for everybody. Always a pleasure to read your blog ….i have telephoned my cousins who are coming to medina. They are all very happy
May Allah bless you in this world and the next, ameen.
Wa’salaam
farhanah
Comment by Farhanah — November 13, 2007 @ 12:28 am
Dearest Ukhti, in the excitement of reading about the extended ziyarah time for ladies, i forgot to say BEAUTIFUL photos…..the reflection and the the light in the courtyard…..Subhanallah…..
Comment by Farhanah — November 13, 2007 @ 12:31 am
Assalamualaikum dear sister,
May The Dome of Felicity and the Noble Inhabitant residing beneath it Salallahualaihiwasalam, reflect in our hearts forever, ameen.
Amazing picture with the ‘glowing’ visitor captured in it, Subhanallah!
Comment by ikramuddin — November 13, 2007 @ 1:54 am
Assalaam Alaikum Dear Sister,
SubhanAllah! Magnificent pictures of the reflection of Masjid Nabawi and its glory captured in the evening/night…the words in praise for our Nabi Muhammad Salallahu Alaihiwasalam are absolutely amazing! May his love and reverence continuosly increase in our hearts. Ameen
Jazaak Allah Khair for this priceless sharing,
sf
Comment by sf — November 13, 2007 @ 4:10 am
Assalauma’alaikum
Jazakumallah Khayran for the pictures and Alhamdulillah for the news you have shared…
How fortunate for those sisters are who will benefit from these changes.
Ameen to the brother’s dua! May Allah subhanawata’ala make it easy for those intending Hajj this year and accept it from them.
love & duas
HB
Comment by Halima — November 14, 2007 @ 6:19 pm
Assalamu alaikum Dear brother Baba, Alhumdulillah for your ivnite from the King Subhanahu wa Ta’ala! May every step of the way be leading you both to His Firdaws, Ameen.
Dearest Uhkti Farhanah, may you also be with your cousins, your tears of joy in the Rowdha Shareef being lifted to Jannah on the Day when it is returned to Paradise, Ameen.
Indeed Dear Brother Ikramuddin…reflection; such a powerful meaning in this word for us. PLEASE share some more of your “glowing” stories!!!
Ameen thumma Ameen Dear Sisters sf and Halima, so uplifting for all to read each others Du’a for each other, ‘reflecting’ the true spirit of the Ummah…may we all be the recipients of Allah Ta’ala’s grace and mercy with all Du’a accepted, Ameen.
Another post is in the making outlining more information for sisters Ziarah, Insha’Allah. I am in need of your Du’a for more Barakah in my time at the moment, Insha’Allah.
Wassalamu alaikum
almiskeenah
Comment by almiskeenah — November 14, 2007 @ 6:47 pm